Tool table | Tool offsets
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6.7 Tool offsets
With repeatable tooling, it is useful to establish the tool offset for
each tool. This allows tools to be changed without the need to re-
establish the datum.
Calculating tool offsets from the tool table
To calculate tool offsets from the tool table:
From the tool table, cursor to the tool to be set and press the
ENTER key
Cursor to the X Offset field
Press the Move Tool soft key
Use the arrow keys or handwheel to move the tip of the tool to
the X axis surface
Press the Store X Position soft key to store the tool’s current X
axis location
Use the arrow keys to move the tool away from the part
Press the Exit soft key
Measure the diameter of the part and enter the value into the X
Offset field
Press the Calculate Offset soft key
The offset will be calculated
Cursor to the Z Offset field
Press the Move Tool soft key
Use the arrow keys or handwheel to move the tip of the tool to
the Z axis surface
Press the Store Z Position soft key to store the tool's current Z
axis location
Use the arrow keys to move the tool away from the part
Press the Exit soft key
Enter the location of the Z axis surface into the Z Offset field
Press the Calculate Offset soft key
The offset will be calculated
Press the USE key
Once used in a calculation, the stored position for that
axis is cleared. When no stored position is available, the
Calculate Offset soft key will be disabled.
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